Way O/T: Moving a gold fish...

[Martin Keene]

We've just had an offer accepted on a new house and it has suddenly dawned that I haven't got the first clue how I'm going to move the fish.

If it has any bearing on how, it's about 4" long and in a tank holding 30-40 litres.

TIA

[RJD]

Hi,

Moved some 2 similar sized fish when I filled in a pond. I used one of those bucket type things with the snap on lid that places like Wickes or B&Q sell with ready mixed plaster in them.

They seemed happy enough and went on to live bl**** ages afterwards.

[Robandcolin]

Big plastic bag like at the fairground. I think you can get them from pet shops.

Put the fish in the bag with water then put bagged up fish in a flowerpot or similar to support while transporting.  

Rob

[langy]

Get a bag from your local petshop which is here part fill it with some of the water from your tank, tie a knot in the top and put the bag in a bucket or a polystyrene box (which you can get from The Water Zoo).

Have a look at Water Zoo's  FAQ section.

I transported 5 fish from Devon to Cambridge in an old coolbox and they all survived.

HTH,

Sean

[Vinny's Westie]

I used one of those bucket type things with the snap on lid that places like Wickes or B&Q sell with ready mixed plaster in them.

They seemed happy enough and went on to live bl**** ages afterwards.

I never knew fish would swim in plaster, i'll give it a go later and confirm their condition.      

[Pembroke Pat]

I normally transport fish in batter as plaster doesn't taste that nice

[Blacknblue]

I normally transport fish in batter as plaster doesn't taste that nice

I was going to suggest wrapped in paper with some fried potatoes.

[RJD]

QUOTE

I never knew fish would swim in plaster, i'll give it a go later and confirm their condition.

DOH!!!  

[pistonbroke]

Microwave on full power , about 3 mins  

They might jump around a bit at first but then you find they are very quiet for the rest of the journey  

HTH  

[Chris Elworthy]

Try not to damage any doors during the fish move process.

It doesn't matter how much you apologise to the first fish, the other fish may not be so forgiving.

However at worst all you will get is a burble warning.

[a4drk]

I've moved my tank twice.

You need to keep about 60% of the water & when you re-assemble it all, just top it up with fresh stuff - dechlorinated (preferably buy it out the aquarium shop)

My tank holds 180 litres & i "borrowed" 8 of the 19 litre Water Dispenser containers from the work.

They have lids on them which is great.

For the fish - I went to B & Q & bought an ADIS Kitchen bin @ £5

Quarter fill it & put cling film over the top.

You need to put the heater in this.

good luck......!

David

[Vinny's Westie]

I used one of those bucket type things with the snap on lid that places like Wickes or B&Q sell with ready mixed plaster in them.

They seemed happy enough and went on to live bl**** ages afterwards.

I never knew fish would swim in plaster, i'll give it a go later and confirm their condition.      

Given it a go and they don't like it very much, somewhat stiff and buried in the middle somewhere.

I think they may have expired    

[cast iron]

Freeze the contents so nothing will spill during the move. Defrost when you arrive at the new place, if the fish dont come to life, buy new fish, or go back to the fairground and win some more                

[Liam]

I used one of those bucket type things with the snap on lid that places like Wickes or B&Q sell with ready mixed plaster in them.

They seemed happy enough and went on to live bl**** ages afterwards.

I never knew fish would swim in plaster, i'll give it a go later and confirm their condition.      

I think the bloke that plastered my lounge must have had that sort of plaster